O.C and Wu Tang

Kicking back in New Zealand is definitely the way forward. They love their hip hop judging from conversations I've had in "Groovy Tunes" record shop whilst searching for two hours through a rediculously cheap and well stocked sale section. Picked a up a good selection of Aotearao hip hop but need to find a CD player before listening to it. In the meanwhile this O.C. tune has been on constant rotation; the Wu Tang just because I'd forgotton how wicked they are

Big L Remembered

As most of the hip hop world was wrapped up with the legend of J Dilla and celebrating his legacy, I just wanted to put a note in on the late great Big L who was fataly killed 10 years ago this sunday. Although Dilla was very influential on both a production and flow tip, there are few lyricists who have had such an impact on emcees as Big L. Just listen to the radio freestyle with him and Jaz Z; Jay is blatently trying to bite L's flow and swagger and can't quite match it. The complex flow delivery and authentic street tales made L a true legend. According to fellow DITC member Lord Finnesse, L would sit and craft his verses meticulously for hours on end...apparently Ebonics took him about 2 months to write. A master of the hip hop craft he should be celebrated and mourned just as much as heroes such as Dilla.